1996 BMW 3 Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 BMW 3 Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW 3 Series.

Most common 1996 BMW 3 Series problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	1
Equipment	1
Air Bags	1

What owners report

2011-12-19, Air Bags
FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR

2004-04-22, Unknown Or Other
CAR SITTING IN DRIVE AT A FENCE ENCLOSURE AND IT SURGED AHEAD ON ITS OWN, DRIVING INTO THE FENCE. NO ACTION POSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR FROM GOING FORWARD INTO THE ELECTRONIC FENCE. SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT GRILL AND DRIVER DOOR PANELS. SECOND TIME THE CAR HAD DONE THIS. DEALERSHIP STATED THE BRAKES HAD SEIZED ALSO, AND WOULD NOT HAVE STOPPED THE CAR ANYWAYS.

1996 BMW 3 Series questions

Does the 1996 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW 3 Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 3 Series?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Equipment (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 BMW 3 Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.